What are hookless rims and do you need them?
With the big wheel brands launching new rims with straight sidewalls, we ask whether hookless technology can benefit your bike riding
Cycling Weekly sets out to answer questions surrounding trends – new and old – in the world of cycling.
Our writers pose the question and set out the background information on the chosen theme and then with the help of experts – one for and one against – aim to help readers and riders better understand each topic.
From the advantages of different tyres widths to the pros and cons of certain clothing choices, the articles below shed light on some of the things you might hear your clubmates talking about at the weekend.
With the big wheel brands launching new rims with straight sidewalls, we ask whether hookless technology can benefit your bike riding
With an ever expanding range of indoor cycling kit available, we ask if it really makes any difference?
We take a closer look at one part of the holy trinity of frame design
Chain lube is coming of age - we explore some of the newest creations
We can’t all be Geraint Thomas, so should we have a bike like his, asks Simon Smythe
We find out which type of cleats should be bolted to your shoes, and whether or not you should have float
Eco-friendly cleaning products are worth buying but how you use them also counts
If money were no object, we'd all have a wheel wardrobe full of options. But for most of us, compromise is essential.
Listening to music while riding is controversial but the evidence regarding safety cuts both ways and a favourite tune can boost performance
With rain, frost and a heightened amount of detritus now decking the lanes, Simon Smythe researches the right rubber for winter riding
We investigate whether a dedicated bike for the colder season is a necessity or a luxury, and ask do you really need a winter bike?
Simon Smythe weighs up the pros and cons of getting your hoops made to order
Tubeless guru Malcolm Borg of The Cycle Clinic is a wheelbuilder and long-distance cyclist. This is his guide to throwing away your inner tubes
There may still be a place for 1x in the pro peloton
It’s over two years since the UCI quietly scrapped its 3:1 rule for frame tube profiles. So what’s changed since?
They may be bombproof but tubeless tyres have yet to catch on in the ranks of the pro peloton; Simon Smythe asks why
Simon Smythe reflects on the regulatory inertia that some say is stifling innovation in bike design
Changing to puncture-resistant tyres for the winter used to be standard practice but better rubber means it’s no longer a necessity
Could the simplicity and low weight of a 1x set-up outweight its flaws? Quieter, more secure, lighter — these are just some of the praises our dirt-riding brethren have been singing about single-ring set-ups.
We ruminate on riding against the machine: should we use data all the time when cycling?
Brands will always have data to back up the bikes they make - but what trends do those building bikes for individuals see?
Simon Smythe wonders whether road riders need to avoid chain slap in the same way mountain bikers do
With incredibly broad cassette ranges with larger gears now the norm, we ponder the future of compact chainsets
Will yet another extra sprocket make us better cyclists? We look at the possibility of 12-speed groupsets on road bikes, and the benefits they could offer.